Three year old boy killed after being hit by tractor on farm in Fife, Scotland

The incident took place on a farm in Crossgates, near Dunfermline
The incident took place on a farm in Crossgates, near Dunfermline

A three-year-old boy has been killed after being hit by a tractor in Fife, Scotland.

Police said they are investigating after the young boy died in a 'collision' at 5.10pm yesterday (14 February).

The boy, believed to be Stuart Nelson, was only three years old.

The Health and Safety Executive were called and are also investigating.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm in Fife.

“The incident happened around 5.10 p.m. on Tuesday 14th February at a property in Crossgates.

“A three-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries after he was involved in a collision with a farm vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this matter are continuing.”